rapturous
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He would "bring a spirit of renewed hope", said the Archbishop, after the Pope received a rapturous welcome in France and Spain earlier this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
With a theatrical flourish, Vance descended from the steps of Air Force Two, the vice presidential jet, and received a rapturous reception as he entered the event in a flag-draped airport hangar.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
They returned to the U.S. via Sweden and, when they landed back home, received a rapturous welcome and attention from the national media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
But Ginger is the epitome of Download, and he received a rapturous response when he told us "we're here to celebrate life".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Will you look at this ?” Yossarian was dumfounded by his state of rapturous contentment.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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